Local Rule - State of Indiana

LR64-TR65-2910 RESTRAINING ORDERS2910.1 Restraining Orders. Temporary Restraining Orders Without Noticewill only be issued upon a showing of strict compliance with T.R. 65(B)(1) & (2). In Re:Anonymous, 729 N.E. 2 nd 566 (Ind. 2000).LR64-FL00-2911 CHILD COUNSELING SESSION2911.1 General Requirements. In all proceedings involving minor children,attendance at a four (4) hour educational seminar, hereinafter referred to as TransParenting, isrequired of all parties in all dissolution of marriage and legal separation proceedings and shallbe successfully completed within sixty (60) days of service of the original petition.Administration of the program shall be by agencies appointed by the Court using qualifiedcounselors, trainers and educators. Participants shall pay a fee to cover the total cost of theseminar. A copy of the TransParenting certificate shall be filed with the Court prior to thefinal hearing or shall be attached to the final decree as an exhibit thereto. For good causeshown, the Court may waive the requirement of completion of this program in individual cases.2911.2 Attendance. Attendance at the seminar shall be required of all parties to acase where the interests of children under the age of 18 years are involved. The Court's actionon a petition shall not be delayed by a non-moving party or responding party's failure tocomplete or delay in completing the seminar. An equivalent counseling program may besubstituted for the seminar if satisfactory written verification is provided to the Court by a thirdparty indicating that the specific issues covered in the TransParenting program have beenaddressed in another forum through professional or pastoral counseling, mediation or othersimilar educational program.2911.3 Fees. A fee determined annually and payable per party is required and is usedto cover all costs of the program including the presenter's fees, handouts, applications andprogram administration. The fee may be waived if a party presents a verified affidavit ofpoverty and it appears upon investigation that the party is indigent.2911.4 Application Process. Notification to the parties of their responsibility tocomplete the seminar or provide alternative verification shall be provided at the time of thefiling of the pleadings. Applications may be obtained from the court administrator or from theClerk of the Court. The application and fee must be returned to the agency conducting theseminar.26